SHOT Show 2011: Russian American Armory Corp

The first place I went was the Russian American Armory Corp because I want a Saiga 12!


I met Larry Woods, Vice President of the RAC and he helped me out a lot explaining the in's and out's of how to get started in the Saiga 12 world.

I got to meet Robert Wright the maker of the most extreme of the Saiga 12 type shotguns out there! He is the president and owner R & R Targets. Super nice guy and his product is of extreme quality. I can see he loves what he does! I wish I could buy one of his shotguns!

Robert Wright and me with his competition shotgun. He also uses it for home defense!

This is the R & R prototype of a FBI door breaching shotgun.

These were all the R & R shotguns on display. Pretty colors.

I also met the Mach 1 Arsenal team and they are working with SGM Tactical to produce some outstanding Saiga 12 conversion shotguns.

That's Philip Cupelli, President of Mach 1 Arsenal on the left and Les Dreher, production manager of Mach 1 Arsenal who make the Saiga 12 conversions.

I like this rifle!

Mach 1 Arsenal new Beta Mag

Les Dreher, production manager of Mach 1 Arsenal holding one of his Saiga 12 creations. Larry Woods is beside Les and Philip is on the left. Great bunch of guys.

It's also good to know that Mach 1 Arsenal is California Friendly!


Krebs Customs Rifles were in the booth too and they had a nice Saiga 12 conversion of high quality. Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet the man himself.